MAST SET UP AND TAKEDOWN
MAST SET UP PROCEDURE
1. Remove the three black plastic wing nuts from the mast base.
2. Remove the two mast tie down cables from their storage positions in the roof clips.
3. With the mast tie down cables still loose, remove pin, raise the mast off of the stainless steel support bar.
4. Secure the stainless steel retaining bar in the appropriate clip attached, reinsert pin into mast fitting.
5. Raise the mast to its full extension and ensure that it fits correctly over the mounting studs on the roof
mounting plate.
6. Attach the three black plastic wing nuts to the mounting studs and hand tighten securely.
7. Attach the two mast tie down cables to their appropriate clips on the port and starboard side of the roof.
8. Make sure the mast tie down cables are adjusted properly.
MAST TAKE DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Remove the mast tie down cables from their clips on the port and starboard side of the roof.
2. Remove the three black plastic wing nuts from the mast base mounting studs.
3. Carefully lower the mast onto the stainless steel support bar and insert pin.
4. Attach the black plastic wing nuts back onto the screws on the mast mounting plate and secure them
for storage by hand tightening.
5. Attach the two mast tie down cables to their storage positions in the roof clips.
6. Secure the mast with a tie down.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The following checklists are examples and are not all inclusive and are provided only as a guide.
Please customize to your personal needs. Consult your engine and trailer user manuals for ad-
ditional information.
TOW VEHICLE – PRIOR TO USE
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Test Lights.
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Check brakes.
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Check tire pressure and condition.
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Check hitch related electrical connections.
TRAILER – PRIOR TO USE
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Check registration
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Check rollers and bed rails.
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Check wheel bearings and lubricate as required.
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Check winch.
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Test electrical connection and lights.
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Check tire pressure and condition.
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Check safety chains.
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Check boat straps.
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Check braking system.
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Check hitch for proper connection and lock down.
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Install safety chains (cross under hitch).
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Remove tire blocks.
BOAT – PRIOR TO USE WITH TRAILER
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Lower mast.
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Lower VHF antenna.
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Secure the Bimini awning frame.
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Raise and secure swim platform ladder.
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Set all switches and breakers to the OFF position, Including Thruster/Windlass cutoff switch
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Close and secure all windows, ports and vents.
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Lock cabin.
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Center rudder.
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Remove Drain Plug.
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Install windshield canvas to protect from rocks while traveling.
EXAMPLE OF A PREPARATION FOR THE ROAD CHECKLIST
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